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Processes of making north american ginseng fractions, products containing them, and use as immunomodulators

US7413756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2005
Grant dateAug 19, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2039/55588
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention is directed to chemical processes of preparing fractions form North American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium) and pharmaceutical compositions containing these fractions. The products of the present invention may be used to stimulate the production of cytokines and/or antibodies, or as therapeutics targeted at conditions characterized by low immunity, such as the common cold, influenza, chronic fatigue syndrome, AIDS and cancer.

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